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A message to our learning community After much consideration, we’ve made the decision to close the Improve Veterinary Practice platform on 13 January 2026. Improve Veterinary Practice was built to support vets and nurses at every stage of their career, and while this chapter is ending, a new one is starting at Improve Veterinary Education. We couldn’t be more grateful for the community you’ve helped us build and hope to see you on this exciting next step. Find out more

Caroline Spencer

Caroline Spencer, Dip.AdvCanBhv, has over 30 years of experience with dog behaviour and training. She is the author of “Why Does My Dog Do That?” and co-Author of “Parenting Your New Puppy”. Caroline is also the designer of the Happy At Heel Harness. She writes extensively for Bella and Duke and offers one-to-one behaviour consultations for private clients.

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